Man scammed more than $20K in COVID emergency rental assistance, deputies say
Tony Lamar Mosley, 48, was charged with four felony counts of theft by deception.
Tony Lamar Mosley, 48, was charged with four felony counts of theft by deception.
COVID-19 can infect pancreatic cells that make insulin, study suggests
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Children's hospitals continue to see high numbers of young COVID-19 patients
More than 200,000 children are testing positive for COVID-19 each week in the US, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Across the country, pediatric hospitals are feeling the impact of the coronavirus.
More than 200,000 children are testing positive for COVID-19 each week in the US, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Across the country, pediatric hospitals are feeling the impact of the coronavirus.
Federal judge rules South Carolina schools can require face masks
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Decatur mandates COVID-19 vaccine for city employees
Effective immediately, city workers in Decatur are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees who still refuse to get vaccinated must submit to weekly testing.
Effective immediately, city workers in Decatur are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees who still refuse to get vaccinated must submit to weekly testing.
Gwinnett County Public Schools testifies in lawsuit over mask mandate
Holly Terei took her 10-year-old daughter out of in-person learning in Gwinnett County Public Schools because she struggled while wearing a mask.
Holly Terei took her 10-year-old daughter out of in-person learning in Gwinnett County Public Schools because she struggled while wearing a mask.
New CDC report sheds light on side effects of booster shots
Just over 22,000 of the first Americans in line for a third dose, many of them immunocompromised, shared information about their side effects after their third shot through their smartphones, as part of the CDC's v-safe vaccine safety surveillance system.
Just over 22,000 of the first Americans in line for a third dose, many of them immunocompromised, shared information about their side effects after their third shot through their smartphones, as part of the CDC's v-safe vaccine safety surveillance system.
COVID-19 vaccine drive offers $100 to each DeKalb County resident who gets shot
The county will be giving away a $100 prepaid debit for those who receive one of the free Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, or Pfizer vaccines during a drive at Stonecrest Mall.
The county will be giving away a $100 prepaid debit for those who receive one of the free Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, or Pfizer vaccines during a drive at Stonecrest Mall.
DeKalb County eviction moratorium set to expire
DeKalb County officials are reviewing applications while there are still rental assistance funds available for landlords and renters as the eviction moratorium is set to expire.
DeKalb County officials are reviewing applications while there are still rental assistance funds available for landlords and renters as the eviction moratorium is set to expire.
Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Decatur woman dies of COVID-19 complications before meeting newborn son
A 27-year-old Avondale Estates mother is dead from coronavirus complications and her husband said she never had the chance to meet her newborn baby.
A 27-year-old Avondale Estates mother is dead from coronavirus complications and her husband said she never had the chance to meet her newborn baby.
Hospitals, nursing homes brace for staff shortages as state COVID-19 vaccine deadlines loom
Hospitals and nursing homes around the country are bracing for worsening staff shortages as state deadlines arrive for health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hospitals and nursing homes around the country are bracing for worsening staff shortages as state deadlines arrive for health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
US males lost 2.2 years of life on average to COVID-19, study says
American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.
American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.
Georgians begin lining up for COVID-19 booster shots, but many remain unvaccinated
The Georgia Department of Public Health says the state has enough Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to offer booster shots to anyone who is eligible. Yet, finding takers has been a little challenging at one Decatur vaccination site.
The Georgia Department of Public Health says the state has enough Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to offer booster shots to anyone who is eligible. Yet, finding takers has been a little challenging at one Decatur vaccination site.
Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
State Department spokesman reveals COVID-19 diagnosis
State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
2 hosts of 'The View' say COVID-19 tests were false positives
The two co-hosts of “The View” who were abruptly pulled off the air last week before a planned interview with Vice President Kamala Harris say their tests were false positives.
The two co-hosts of “The View” who were abruptly pulled off the air last week before a planned interview with Vice President Kamala Harris say their tests were false positives.
Nothing tastes good, nothing smells good for Benicia baker with 'long-haul' COVID symptoms
For Benicia baker Hanalee Pervan, nothing smells good, nothing tastes good even though she recovered from COVID back in January.
For Benicia baker Hanalee Pervan, nothing smells good, nothing tastes good even though she recovered from COVID back in January.
WHO to revive probe into COVID-19 origins, officials warn time is running out
The WHO is developing a new team of about 20 scientists tasked with uncovering the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.
The WHO is developing a new team of about 20 scientists tasked with uncovering the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.